“We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder and more open to what scares us. We always have a choice.”
Our fears, anxieties and the stories we tell ourselves can leave us feeling stuck and frustrated. There are ways to recognize the things that hold us back and take control of our lives. Pema Chodron approaches this subject beautifully in her book The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times. In writing that is clear, concise and feels like a conversation with a dear friend, she provides a guide to recognizing our fears and moving past them. Continue reading “LIFE STUFF| Letting Go of Fear”